SoCal lawmakers, Paris Hilton seek to extend protections for child actors

California's Assembly Bill 653 (CAMERA), co-authored by Assemblyman Tom Lackey and championed by Paris Hilton, passed with a 70-0 vote.

The bill adds talent agents, managers, and coaches working with minors in entertainment to the state's list of mandated reporters of child abuse.

Hilton, a supporter of the bill, stated its importance in closing loopholes and protecting vulnerable children in the entertainment industry.

The bill now moves to the State Senate for further consideration.

A proposed bill meant to combat child abuse in the entertainment industry, championed by celebrity Paris Hilton, was passed by the California Assembly this week.

Assembly Bill 653 , also known as the "Child Abuse Mandated Entertainment Reporter Act, or CAMERA, cleared the Assembly Wednesday, June 4, wit